Novels set in ancient China (or resembling it), featuring female protagonists that I like for being strong in their own ways.

Novels I've completed reading where FL is brave/self-sufficient and ML is smart/supportive . Both have strong commitment and good communication in their relationship. Both undergoes character and career growth.. ... more>>

There were lot of novels out there that have brave FL and supportive ML but they fell flat for me as characters seems OP and there were really no character and career growth (yep, I'm looking for novels with REALISTIC career narrative).  <<less

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All the stories that I have read and liked.

These are all the Romances that come highly recommended and have been on my radar. Ended up being quite an eclectic mix though. Enjoy!... more>>

Note: Obviously this list will frequently change. The novels are later either moved to my "New Favorite Historical Romance of 2022" list or my "Put on ice" list.

Latest moves:

      - New Favorite HR: Who cares?; The Imperial guard’s revenge; Royal Road; Villainess won’t let the main lead break up

      - Novels Put on ice:  <<less

Favorite romances that take place in ancient China, but not in the Emperor’s palace

Romances I like that take place in the Emperor’s and Prince’s palaces

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Historical, wuxia, xianxia, xuanhuan, palace intrigue, orcs, etc... more>>

P. S. Not in order <<less

My roots are turning white, waiting for these novels to finish translating!! The rest you peasants are very much welcome to wait here with Bengong :)... more>>

[BxG , BxB] <<less

Various genres. I prefer smart, calm, or easy going characters. Not much dog blood found here. All the novels where the translation is incomplete, I finished reading via MTL and found the MTL very understandable. The quality of the novels in this list ranges from 3-stars to 5-stars, but I found them all enjoyable reads and would re-read them again.... more>>

Continued in BG Recs, Non-QT 2 list. <<less

Another year, another list!

I liked them all

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List of newer additions to NU, so that I can MTL them later. Also included are machine translated novels on other sites. The quality is unknown, so reader discretion advised. These are mostly CN romcoms set in ancient China. 
If you know of any new titles, please let me know.... more>>

(* = MTL edition available)
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COMPLETED NOVELS AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE:

After The Divorce, I Became the Favorite of the Powerful Ministers. https://www.mtlnovel.com/after-the-divorce-i-became-the-favorite-of-the-powerful-ministers/.

Sturdy Countryside: Lord, Please Blow The Lamp. https://www.mtlnovel.com/sturdy-countryside-lord-please-blow-the-lamp/.

Daily Life of the Reborn Daughter. https://www.mtlnovel.com/daily-life-of-the-reborn-daughter/.

The Little Crying Bag of the Prime Minister’s House. https://www.mtlnovel.com/the-little-crying-bag-of-the-prime-ministers-house/

Your Majesty’s Heart-to-heart Pet. https://www.mtlnovel.com/your-majestys-heart-to-heart-pet/

King’s House Kindergarten. https://www.mtlnovel.com/kings-house-kindergarten/

After Being Forced to Marry a Tyrant of the Enemy Nation. (Loved it. Dark RomCom) https://www.mtlnovel.com/after-being-forced-to-marry-a-tyrant-of-the-enemy-nation/. <<less

I have over 100 novels marked TBR. I recognise I have a problem

Novels I find enjoyable to read.... more>>

(Any incomplete read in the list are novels that are not translated completely yet. They may be subject to be removed from the list as I read the novel.) <<less

This my historical Chinese novel collection of books I have read and want to read. I really don't like harems so this is 1v1 as... more>> far as I'm aware with an FL-leading perspective. <<less

Bread-listed picks from NU that I have much loafed either for the laughs or comfort or plot. ... more>>

Order of novels irrelevant, most of them are completed <<less

Craving dog food? Looking for some romance? Then, stop the souless search and check out this list!! You're welcome! From different genres, themes, BL and BG, hope there's something here for you! Enjoy! <3... more>>

Not ranked in order; fluffy, 1v1 (no harem), HE; entertaining <<less

These are the novels i found so enchanting that i read them many times.

Im a very picky reader and these novels are one of my favs with great plot, character development, characterization with no s*upid ML or FL, accompanied with reasonable ability and way of thinking, and of course the plus points are its great cover, lol.... more>>

Mostly highly rated, >4.0 <<less

We are now on our PART 3, list of the (NOT-SO-POPULAR NOVELS). Also check-out PART 1 & 2 so you will not missed-out some of... more>> those interesting stories. And the ( POPULAR NOVELS FOR NEWBIES) as well on my profile. As usual i'll keep adding novels from time to time so go, follow and be updated. Until then.....ciao..:-) <<less

Thank you to everyone who made my first list such a hit IMO :') A continuation of all the well-written CN novels I've read and grew fond of!  No order in terms of quality~ ... more>>

LINK to part 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/28811/ <<less

What do we want?... more>>

Yes, updates!!! <<less